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Practical Nursing (PSW to PN Bridging)

Where Are You Now?

Cambrian College

Discipline: Health care

Credential: College Certificate

Program Title: Personal Support Worker

Where Do You Want to Go?

Fleming College

Discipline: Nursing

Credential: College Diploma (2 year)

Program Title: Personal Support Worker Bridging to Practical Nursing

Transfer credits / courses

Admission Pathway
Total 28.00

Semesters Remaining 7

Course Equivalencies Granted

Not applicable

Requirements

Personal Support Worker program applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • Completion of a recognized Ontario Personal Support Worker Certificate.
  • Minimum average of 65% in all PSW certificate courses.

If your credential is not on the above list, contact the Admissions office to determine eligibility. 

Upon successful completion of the Personal Support Worker Bridging to Practical Nursing program, students may progress into the 2nd semester of the Ontario College Diploma in Practical Nursing program. Students are required to take Introduction to Indigenous Studies (INDG49) as their semester 2 general elective course. We have limited seats reserved for successful bridging students each semester. Completion of the Bridging Program does not guarantee entrance into the Practical Nursing Program.

Minimum Course Grade Required (if applicable)

Not applicable

Minimum Grade for Admission≥ 65%

Pathway Requires Previous Program Graduation Yes

Bridging

See the Personal Support Worker Bridging to Practical Nursing website for more information about bridging requirements.

Completion of the Bridging Program does not guarantee entrance into the Practical Nursing Program. There will be a minimum of one semester between your completion of the bridging program and consideration of your application into the second semester of the Practical Nursing Program.

  • Bridged Nursing Theory (NRSG250) must be taken in the first semester you are enrolled in the program.
  • Bridge PSW to PN: Field Preparation for PSW Bridging to PN (NRSG193) must be taken last.
Program Residency Requirement

College Policy 2-201B - Registration and Withdrawals


2.3 - To be eligible to graduate from all certificate and diploma programs offered by the College, a student must successfully complete all courses within a program either by evaluation, exemption or PLAR. A minimum of 25% of the required program course load through study with Fleming College is necessary. 

For more information on academic and credit transfer policies, including residency requirements, visit the institutional profile.

Language of Instruction

English

Cancellation Policy

Fleming College will review this transfer pathway periodically, introducing new amendments as appropriate. Any change to this pathway will not affect current students.

Documentation

No additional pathway documentation available.

Contact / Apply

Fleming College
599 Brealey Drive
Peterborough, Ontario K9J 7B1
1-866-353-6464

To learn more about the Personal Support Worker (PSW) Bridging to Practical Nursing program, visit the Personal Support Worker Bridging to Practical Nursing website or email coned@flemingcollege.ca 


Last Updated: July 16, 2025